Content Writings Ltd Mailing Address: Third Floor 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH Telephone: +442032398763 E-mail: info@contentwritings.com G Talk ID: contentwritings12 Skype ID: contentwritings Twitter : Contentwriting3 Website : http://www.contentwritings.com
Today’s Agenda 10:00-11:00 The nuts and bolts of resume writing
11:00-1145
Small group feedback sessions
11:45-12:00 Review, wrap-up, and questions
In this session, you will learn: What information to include on your resume How to organize your information How to choose the most appropriate categories How to format your resume Answers to commonly asked questions about the
resume
Gathering/Grouping Information The five major sections of a resume: Personal Information Objective Education Work Experience References
Other Possible Sections Related skills Computer skills Volunteer work Honors and Awards Publications/presentations Affiliations
Personal Information Name Address Phone number(s) Email address
Personal Information Jones Maury Third Floor 207 Regent Street London +442032398763 info@contentwritings.com
Objective Indicates specific position for which you are applying Simple, clear, and concise Does not need to be a complete sentence (usually a
short, one-line phrase) Take advantage of information from the job advertisement (use key words in your objective) Don’t be wordy and don’t add unnecessary information Translation: Don’t blather on Don’t get too “ME” centered
Jones Maury Third Floor 207 Regent Street London +442032398763 info@contentwritings.com Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer.
Education
WHAT WHERE WHEN
Education High School Diploma Associates Degree Advanced Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctoral Degree
Education CERTIFICATION Certified Training Vocational Training Teaching Certification Other Certificates indicating educational training
Remember to stick to the What/Where/When format
Education OTHER ITEMS TO INCLUDE Academic Majors and Minors ?? Grade Point Averages ?? Relevant Coursework
Only if it’s related in some way to the job you’re applying for List it as a subheading under EDUCATION Don’t list everything and Don’t list course numbers
Jones Maury Third Floor 207 Regent Street London +442032398763 info@contentwritings.com Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer. Education: Associates Degree; Major in Electrical Engineering London College, London, United Kingdom May 2009 Related Coursework in Computers, Technical and Blueprint Reading, and Advanced Circuitry
Work Experience This section is the single most important place to sell
yourself to a potential employer
With so many to read, employers often skim resumes,
looking for:
Key job titles Specific skills Relevant qualifications
Always use key words/phrases that clearly and briefly articulate your experiences
Work Experience Stick to the What/Where/When format The skills you include on your resume should be
connected to the skills required in the job you are seeking
Good skill-related verbs Administered Assembled Compiled Designed Facilitated Negotiated Printed Served Translated
Analyzed Budgeted Conducted Developed Managed Planned Recorded Supervised Wrote
Appraised Coached Coordinated Evaluated Monitored Repaired Recruited Taught Reviewed
Jones Maury Third Floor 207 Regent Street London +442032398763 info@contentwritings.com
Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer.
Education: Associates Degree; Major in Electrical Engineering London College, London, United Kingdom May 2009 Related Coursework in Computers, Technical and Blueprint Reading, and Advanced Circuitry Work Experience: Electrical Apprentice, London Electrical Agency, London September 200 to present. *Delivered supplies tot the Associate Electricians on site *Assisted Associate Electricians with in-house repairs
References ď‚— Available on Request
Create a list of references on a separate page Always ask first Use professional information, not personal List Name, title, organization, address, and contact info.
Other Possible Categories Research Experience Related Experience Accomplishments Related skills Volunteer Experience Honors and Awards Publications Conference Presentations Workshops
Jones Maury Third Floor 207 Regent Street London +442032398763 info@contentwritings.com OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry level position as an Electrical Engineer. EDUCATION: Associates Degree: Major in Electrical Engineering London College, London, United Kingdom, May 2009 Related Coursework: Computers, Technical and Blueprint Reading, and Advanced Circuitry WORK EXPERIENCE: Electrical Apprentice, London lectrical Agency, London, United Kingdom September 200 to present. *Delivered supplies tot the Associate Electricians on site *Assisted Associate Electricians with in-house repairs REFERENCES: Available upon request
Quick Tips for a Better Resume Make your name stand out Let your objective reflect the job you’re applying for Use headings and subheadings for organization Use What/Where/When format Put Education and Work Experience in reverse
chronological order Use bullets to make your experiences stand out Proofread, proofread, proofread, proofread
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